There are some alternatives. Be sure you read the label on each choice and understand the risks of using a product before applying a product to yourself or someone else. Follow all the instructions on the label. You also might consider staying indoors with your children during times of heavy mosquito activity. Picaridin (KBR 3023, Chemical Name: 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid 1-methylpropyl ester) Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus or PMD (Chemical Name: para-Menthane-3,8-diol) the synthesized version of oil of lemon eucalyptus IR3535 (Chemical Name: 3-[N-Butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester). BioUD is a new insect repellent that you can use as a DEET alternative. BioUD is made from a substance in tomatoes. Some Insect repellents contain DEET, and the lower concentrations are considered safe for use on children older than 2 months of age. However, there are other effective alternatives that have been tested and approved as safe for kids, and effective. DEET may be listed under the following chemical names: N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide or N,N-diethly-3-methyl-benzamide. Generally, a repellent with DEET should not be applied more than once a day, and should not be used on the face, under clothing, or on the hands of young children. Picaridin may be listed as KBR 3023. Oil of lemon eucalyptus is also known as P-menthane diol, or PMD.

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